REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Rewind Starter Identification
Various rewind starter assemblies are illustrated here.
Retainer
Pulley &
Spring
Assembly
Plastic
Pawls
Fig. 5 - Models 90000, 10B900, 10C900, 120000
w/Plastic Pawls
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REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A900 thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Disassemble
CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES while performing any rewind starter repair
Remove Rope
1. Pull starter rope out as far as it will go.
2. While holding pulley and starter housing, pull pulley end of rope out and untie knot at end of rope.
3. Remove rope and handle from starter.
4. Slowly release pulley to release spring tension.
Inspect Rope
1. Inspect rope. Replace if frayed.
2. If re-using old rope, burn ends of rope with a match.
3. Using caution, wipe with waste cloth while it is still hot, to prevent swelling and unravelling.
Note: When installing a new rope, check parts list to be sure correct diameter and rope length is used.
The service replacement rope is cut to length as required: see Table No. 1.
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REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A900 thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Disassemble
Remove Pulley & Spring
1. Remove shoulder screw and retainer. Fig. 35.
2. Lift out pawls and pawl springs.
3. Rotate pulley until pulley feels free.
4. Carefully lift out pulley with spring, Fig. 36.
Fig. 35 - Remove Retainer - Typical
Fig. 36 - Remove Pulley - Typical
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REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A900 thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Inspect Housing, Pulley and Spring
1. Inspect pulley for wear, cracks, rough edges or
burrs in pulley groove and wear on center hole.
2. Replace if damaged or worn.
3. Inspect spring for broken ends, kinks and burrs.
Replace if damaged.
CAUTION: Pulley and spring is serviced as an
assembly. Do not remove spring from
pulley.
CAUTION: The starter spring is under tension
after the rope has been removed and
the pulley has no spring tension against
it.
Fig. 37 - Inspect Starter Housing - Typical
4. Inspect starter housing for wear or sharp edges at
rope eyelet, center pivot post, and inner spring
anchor tab, Fig. 37.
5. Replace if worn or damaged.
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REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A900 thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Assemble Starter
CAUTION: Wear eye protection to prevent eye
injury when installing or removing
starter pulley and spring.
Install Pulley & Spring
1. Lay starter housing on work bench.
2. Assemble starter pulley to center pivot post in
housing, Fig. 36.
3. Rotate pulley counter clockwise until slight resistance
is felt, indicating that spring is engaged in spring tab in
housing.
Fig. 36 - Install Pulley - Typical
Install Pawls, Pawl Springs & Retainer Assembly
1. Position springs over posts in pulley marked "R", then
install pawls Fig. 38.
Fig. 38 - Install Pawl Springs & Pawls
2. Install retainer making sure that slots in retainer
engage tabs on pulley, Fig. 39.
3. Hold retainer down, compressing pawl springs and
install retainer screw. Torque screw to 70 in. lbs.
(8 Nm)
Fig. 39 - Install Retainer & Screw
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REWIND STARTERS
Models 90000, 10A900 thru 10C900, 120000 w/Plastic Pawls
Assemble Starter
Wind Spring & Install Rope
Starter
Housing
Eyelet
1. Turn pulley counter-clockwise until spring is wound
tight, Fig. 40.
2. Then rotate pulley CLOCKWISE until rope hole in
pulley is in line with starter housing eyelet and hold
pulley, Fig. 40.
Pulley
Rope Hole
3. Insert un-knotted end of rope through knot cavity and
rope hole in pulley.
4. Thread end of rope through starter housing eyelet
and pull rope until knot is in rope cavity.
Fig. 40 - Wind Spring
5. While holding starter rope handle, slowly let pulley pull
starter rope into starter.
1/2" (13 mm)
Note: If starter handle was removed, perform the
following steps:
1. While still holding pulley, tie a temporary knot part way
out on rope.
2. Let pulley and spring slowly pull rope against
temporary knot.
Fig. 41 - Assemble Rope And Handle
3. Insert rope through starter handle and starter handle
insert, Fig. 41.
4. Tie knot on end of rope. Pull knot into handle insert
and pull insert into starter handle.
5. Un-tie temporary knot and slowly let rope rewind into
starter.
6. Operate starter to check for smooth operation, Fig. 41.
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